How are web design award nominees scored?

Every nominee is reviewed against five weighted criteria: craft and execution (25%), concept (20%), aesthetic (20%), usability (20%), and innovation (15%). Final overall scores are published alongside each award and refreshed as judges complete their reviews.

When does public voting open for nominees?

Editorial review happens in the open while a cycle is live. The public ballot opens at the end of each monthly cycle once the shortlist is locked, and remains open until the next edition begins.

Can any agency or studio submit a website?

Yes. Submissions are open year-round to studios, agencies, freelancers, and in-house teams worldwide. One submission per site launch keeps the index curated and prevents duplicate entries.

Are nominees vetted before they appear on this page?

Every nominee on the index has passed editorial vetting for craft, concept, and technical fit before being published. Submissions that don't meet baseline quality are not listed.

How often are new website nominees added?

New nominees are added continuously throughout each monthly cycle. The frontrunner, average score, and category counts on this page update as judges score new entries.

● Now reviewing · Edition May 2026 · 182+ in review

Editorially-vetted · Public ballot opens at the end of each cycle

One submission per launch · Methodology

Index/Nominees/May 2026

Web Design Award Nominees 2026— a shortlist, in review, in the open.May 2026

Sites under active editorial review for the May 2026 edition. Each is examined for visual narrative, interface precision, and technical ambition — and then scored by our judging panel, in public.

Submit a site →Browse winners ↗Methodology

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